[Public-List] Original swageless fittings?

[Roger L. Kingsland]

I would like to get opinions on the need to replace old fittings vs. the
wire also.  This thread focuses on connections which leads me to think if
the wire is in good shape (no loose strands) just replacing the fittings
will suffice.  Is this the case or is there an age threshold (my standing
rigging is probably 17+ years old but hasn't been used for 10) where it is
best to replace the whole kit and kabutal(sp?)? 

Thanks,

Roger 148



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[mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of David Terrell
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Subject: Re: [Public-List] Original swageless fittings?

I have them as well - I would not have anything else - and they are easy to
install and there is only one way to do the job - so foul ups should be
unlikely or impossible.

David
---- "C.B. Currier" <cbcurrier at spinrx.com> wrote: 
> What ever ... check out Hayn fittings ...  Haynmarine.com...order them 
> from Baconsails.com in annapolis...
> 
> They are the BEST - no bending of wire like the sta-lock or norsemen ... 
> the hayn fittings fail after the wire .... talk about excellent ....
> 
> I have them not only on the Alberg but my melges 24
> 
> C.B. Currier
> Infinity #57
> Daybreak #458
> 
> mahseer at kos.net wrote:
> > I replaced my standing rigging not because of bad fittings but loose 
> > threads in the toggle.  I did this after a friend was leaning 
> > against his back stay when it parted at the toggle.  Replace them all
with new.
> >
> > John Boor
> > MAHSEER #380
> >
> >
> >   
> >> Hi folks,
> >>
> >> 	I am in the process of replacing the standing rigging on our 1969 
> >> A30 #405.  All of the stays have what I assume to be the origional 
> >> nicopress crimped eyes at the mast attachments.  I've swapped out 
> >> those for Quick Attach swageless fittings.  I am re-using the 
> >> swageless studs down at deck level.  The fittings down there 
> >> appeared to be Sta-Lok...however  when I took them appart, there 
> >> was not a former inside.  The cone appeared to be bronze.  The 
> >> outer lays were twisted up into a cavity in the end if the stud.  I 
> >> purchased new Sta- Lok cones  and went to work.  The cones of 
> >> course slide on fine and the problem comes when trying to get the 
> >> whole thing started on a thread. I've managed to get all the uppers 
> >> completed, but last night after lots of blood and curse words in 
> >> the basement...I thought I better ask you guys.  The only thing 
> >> that appears to be the same as a Sta-Lok is the shape of the cone.  
> >> I'm wondering if the cone itself is too big in diameter to allow 
> >> the fitting to go together.  The other interesting thing is that 
> >> unlike the Sta-Lok, my barrel that slides onto the standing part, 
> >> before unlaying the strands to place the cone, has female threads and
the swageless end of the turnbuckle
> >> stud has male threads with the cavity for the outer strands.   Does
> >> anyone know of any other manufacturers out there?  Am I asking for 
> >> trouble?
> >>
> >> cheers
> >>
> >> Jamie Little
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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